Vehicle Description
This 1965 Ford Mustang convertible hits all the right buttons: a
bright red Mustang convertible with a 289 cubic inch V8,
smooth-shifting automatic transmission, and a few sensible
upgrades. If you've been waiting for the right one to show up, here
it is.
Ford offered three reds in 1965, and this looks to be Poppy Red,
although it's tough to make out the letter on the original door
tag. Regardless, this is probably the car most folks imagine when
you say "1965 Mustang convertible" and there's no shame in being
America's favorite ragtop. The clean, straightforward lines of the
1965 Mustang always look best in bright red, making it look as
quick and agile as it actually is. The finish has some age on it,
but is holding up well; besides, who can blame the owner for
driving and enjoying the car? It's still a great cruiser that will
draw an appreciative crowd at the local cruise night and the tidy
bodywork gives away nothing to the newer cars. The paint is in good
order, showing a bright shine and very straight sheetmetal
underneath, and the usual trouble-spots are in great shape; just
note how well the trunk fits, the clean quarters, and the tight
headlight surrounds. There's nice chrome, including the 1965 grille
with cross bars and both bumpers, as well as all the correct
emblems and badges. It's still the ultimate summer time fun machine
and this one matches that description perfectly: comfortable,
casual, and ready to have fun.
The interior is the correct code 29 Palomino vinyl, which was
Ford's way of saying "beige." It offers a great look with the
bright red bodywork and if you're going to be driving around with
the top down, light colors are always welcome. The workmanship is
very well done and the seat covers fit snugly, the carpets are in
good order, and the door panels match the seats quite well. It's
got the standard instrument panel, which includes all the major
functions in two large pods flanking the wide speedometer, and the
markings are clear. A modern AM/FM/cassette radio is in the dash
and we're pleased to say that everything works properly on this
car, suggesting that it's led a very easy life. The white power
vinyl top uses a crystal clear plastic rear window and stows under
a matching Palomino tan boot that gives it a very trim look. The
trunk has been treated to a new mat along with a full-sized spare
and matching cover. Someone's clearly been spending money on this
one.
There's no way to determine matching numbers in an early Mustang,
but there's no doubt that it's the right engine: Ford's torquey and
tough 289 cubic inch V8. It was recently detailed and looks
fantastic, including the Ford Blue paint, bright chrome dress-up
kit, and nice satin black inner fenders with no signs of neglect.
There's a 2-barrel carburetor under the air cleaner today, although
this is a factory A-code car, so adding a 4-barrel for more
performance isn't going to be a demerit. It also includes power
steering, which is always welcome, even in the lightweight Mustang.
The C4 3-speed automatic transmission is the perfect companion to
the easy-cruising 2-barrel 289 and it has a robust feeling that
encourages you to have fun. Underneath you'll find all the factory
convertible reinforcements are in place and in good order and with
3.00 gears out back, it's a great candidate for road trips.
Beautiful styled steel wheels are the right choice and they carry
205/75/14 whitewall radials for an authentic look.
This awesome Mustang is ideal for cruising and will draw a crowd
everywhere it goes. Call today!